Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In German
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In French
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Hosta
Scarlet roble
In Greek
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Hosta
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
strone
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Hosta and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Hosta and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Scarlet Oak
Care of Hosta and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.